65739 ZIP Code — Ridgedale, MO

Taney County, Missouri

ZIP code 65739 is located in Ridgedale, Missouri, within Taney County. It covers approximately 12.97 square miles and serves a population of 910 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 417.

About ZIP code 65739

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $259,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,750. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

22% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 65739 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

910

population

12.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

65739 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 65739

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 65739. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ridgedale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

65672 Hollister (4.2 mi) 72660 Oak Grove (7.2 mi) 65616 Branson (9.6 mi) 72662 Omaha (9.7 mi) 65679 Kirbyville (10.2 mi) 65611 Blue Eye (10.5 mi) 65681 Lampe (11.1 mi) 65731 Powersite (11.6 mi) 65686 Kimberling City (12.5 mi) 65737 Reeds Spring (12.9 mi) 65627 Cedarcreek (14 mi) 65740 Rockaway Beach (14.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	910
Population density	70 / sq mi
State FIPS	29
County FIPS	213

Geography
Land area	12.97 sq mi
Water area	2.63 sq mi
Latitude	36.5275
Longitude	-93.2646
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	417

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	51.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

910

Population

People per sq mi

57.0

Median age

$53,750

Median household income

$29,122

Per capita income

$259,300

Median home value

$915

Median monthly rent

91.2%

Home ownership

9.1%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

814

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

135

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	76	8.4%
18 and over	834	91.6%
65 and over	342	37.6%
Median age	57.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.2%

Black or African American 7.9%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	812	89.2%
Black or African American	72	7.9%
Two or more races	26	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.7%	51.9%	43.8%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	33.7%	31.5%
$100k – $200k	18.6%	11.8%	19.5%
Over $200k	8.1%	2.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 17.9%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 16.4%

$50k–$75k 28.5%

$75k–$100k 16.2%

$100k–$150k 4.3%

$200k+ 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	17.9%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	16.4%
$50k–$75k	28.5%
$75k–$100k	16.2%
$100k–$150k	4.3%
$200k+	5.3%
Median income	$53,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.0%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 28.0%

$300k–$500k 28.8%

$500k–$1M 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$259,300
Median rent / month	$915
Owner occupied	91.2%
Renter occupied	8.8%
Vacant	53.4%
Single-family detached	75.0%
Large apartment buildings	7.3%
Mobile homes	9.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.6%
2000–2009	47.3%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	8.6%
1970–1979	5.5%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	2.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.2%
2 bedrooms	25.0%
3 bedrooms	41.1%
4 bedrooms	15.3%
5+ bedrooms	7.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.7%
2 vehicles	54.0%
3 or more	22.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.7%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	67.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	31	7.8%
Female householder, no spouse	82	20.7%
Households with children under 18	36	9.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	208	52.5%
Average household size	2.30

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	25.5%
Married	84.3%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.3%
Divorced	15.7%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 30.7%

Some college, no degree 25.8%

Associate's degree 12.4%

Bachelor's degree 18.5%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	12.3%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	50	87.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Information 26.3%

Education & healthcare 22.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Construction 7.2%

Other services 6.2%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Professional & management 3.8%

Retail trade 3.1%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.1%
Service	9.8%
Sales & office	34.6%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.0%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	68.7%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.9

Poverty

All people 9.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.3%
Retirement income	19.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.1%
High blood pressure	36.5%
High cholesterol	39.3%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.0%
Binge drinking	14.8%
No physical activity	25.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	30.9%
Depression	22.3%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	13.5%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	12.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	92.4%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	81	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	40.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.0%
Public insurance	53.0%
No insurance	21.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	884	97.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	910	100.0%
Born in same state	910	100.0%
Born in different state	259	28.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	159	17.5%
Italian	106	11.6%
Arab	46	5.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	37	4.1%
English	23	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.5%
Internet access	92.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 65739

What city is ZIP code 65739 in?

ZIP code 65739 is primarily assigned to Ridgedale, Missouri.

What county is ZIP code 65739 in?

ZIP code 65739 falls within Taney County, Missouri.

Does ZIP code 65739 have an older population?

38% of residents in ZIP code 65739 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 65739 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 65739 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 65739 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 65739 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 65739 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 65739 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 65739 in?

ZIP code 65739 observes the CST timezone.